A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6347492 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 42184722 epoch_slot_no: 107922 block_no: 6347315 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 5966 time: 2021-10-09 03:43:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcccd19a96b5ab07a906cf71e43eee07a2fc99cd3a1522994d48b9f509f011e8Block Operator
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